Singer 9940 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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OVERCASTING-
OVERLOCKING
A.USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT
No. 8 (Stitch Width 5.0)
No. 13, 14, 27 (Stitch Width 5.0-7.0)
Overcasting Foot
Press fabric against the guide plate of the
overcasting foot so that needle falls near the edge
of seam.
a. No.8 (Width=5.0) is used for preventing
ravelling of fabrics.
b-d. No. 13, 14, 27 can sew overcasting and
regular stitches at the same time. Therefore it is
convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch
fabrics.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Overcasting foot should be used for sewing
patterns 8, 13, 14, 27 only and do not change the
stitch width narrower than 5.0. And do not change
any stitch mode nor elongation. It is possible that
needle could hit the presser foot and break when
sewing other patterns and width.
B.USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT
No. 8, 11
General Purpose Foot
Place fabric so that needle will fall nearest to edge
of fabric when using the General Purpose Foot.
e. For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5).
f. Use No. 11 when sewing easy to ravel or
stretch fabrics.
C. NOTE:
You can also cut off the excess material after
sewing the inside of fabric.
Be careful not to cut thread when cutting excess
materials.
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